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#PLStories- New Hatters signing Marvelous Nakamba felt ‘real love’ from the Luton fans after Wembley final victory #LUTONTOWNFC

By Kanak Chauhan July 20, 2023

New Hatters signing Marvelous Nakamba couldn't hide his excitement after rejoining Luton on a permanent basis this afternoon, admitting he felt ‘real love’ from everyone at the club during his loan spell last term.The 29-year-old had joined from Aston Villa in January, as he went on to deliver a number of stellar performances in Town’s promotion to the Premier League via the play-off final at Wembley.He quickly became a massive favourite with Luton supporters, who were desperate to see him return for the top flight campaign.Speculation was rife that was going to be the case, the Hatters finally announcing today that the Zimbabwe international had penned a three year deal at Kenilworth Road.Speaking to the club’s official website, Nakamba said: “I’m very excited to be back home at Luton to continue the journey.“When I joined on loan, I felt love from everyone – the manager, the board, the staff, the players and the fans."I was welcomed as part of the family and that pushed me to give everything for this club and help achieve the goal we had last season, which we did.Marvelous Nakamba rejoices with the Hatters fans at Wembley - pic: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images“The fans really welcomed me and made me feel energised and motivated to do well, so it was unbelievable to pay them back in the way that we did."To see them at Wembley celebrating brought tears of joy. It was real love.“Over the summer the manager has been saying ‘you need to be here!’"I’m so happy, so excited to now be back and ready for the season.”

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#PLStories- Hatters boss Rob Edwards insists Nakamba signing ‘speaks volumes’ about club’s Premier League ambitions #LUTONTOWNFC

By Kanak Chauhan July 20, 2023

Luton boss Rob Edwards believes the permanent signing of Marvelous Nakamba 'speaks volumes' for the ambitions of the Hatters this season.The acquisition of the 29-year-old, on a three deal, something the club don’t usually publicise, represents a fantastic piece of business from the Town board.Although the Zimbabwean international cost Aston Villa £11m in 2019, and still had 12 months to run on what was a lucrative deal at Villa Park, Luton have been able to persuade him to make Kenilworth Road his home, as they prepare for their first ever season in the Premier League.Discussing his latest addition, Edwards told the club’s official website: “A massive thank you to Gary (Sweet, CEO) and the board, they’ve worked so hard on this, and to Aston Villa for making it happen.“It’s a huge statement for the club going forward."To bring in a player of his quality on a permanent transfer speaks volumes of where this football club is going, how ambitious we are and where we intend to go."We want to keep moving forward, it’s really exciting times and Marv is another addition, together with the ones we brought in, that I think are really going to improve us.”Marvelous Nakamba enjoys Luton's promotion to the Premier League at Wembley - pic: Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesGoing into more detail on just how good the midfielder was during his stint with the Hatters, he added: “We, the supporters, the board, the staff and the players, all fell in love with Marv for what he gave us."Not just his work ethic, but his humility."He’s so unassuming; he just slotted in from day one and it felt like he had been at Luton for 10 years.“I think he felt that love. Everyone felt that he enjoyed himself and that it felt like home for him."That’s why it is special because he felt it was right, he felt comfortable, at home, and now he is.“As a footballer, he was the glue that knitted us together, he allowed everyone to do their jobs."There were quotes out there last season saying it was like having three of him on the pitch at times, he covered every blade of grass."